The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 20,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104
169.1
105.7
177.7
169.1 in
Length
177.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.99 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BZ
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
20.36 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
40 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
828 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
